For me, a lot of it depends on the book I just finished. If it was just light fiction (action, intrigue etc.) then I will often move on to a new book with little or no pause. If it was a book that particularly moved me (does not mean that the book was necessarily profound, just that I really felt close to a particular character, was really caught up in the descriptive style, atmosphere, or mood of the book) I may feel a bit sad when the book is over, and need some time for my subconscious to dwell on it before I am ready to move on to something else. Otherwise, any other book that I pick up will just not feel right to me.
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